US Bridges

Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.2 MI NE of Harford · Structure no. 000000003207380

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHilsinger RD
CrossesBabcock Hollow Ck
Location3.2 MI NE of Harford
Coordinates42.44613, -76.18546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2017)
Projected traffic46 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$522,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hilsinger RD over Babcock Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.